HBX Group names co-founder Carlos Muñoz as chief executive officer

HBX Group International plc, the B2B travel technology company behind Hotelbeds, has appointed co-founder Carlos Muñoz as chief executive officer, effective 1 December 2026, the company said. He will stay on the board and become an executive director.

Muñoz has more than 26 years in the travel industry. According to the release, he previously held several senior roles at the group, including deputy CEO, chief commercial officer, chief operating officer and managing director, covering commercial strategy, product innovation, partnerships and operational integration across Europe, Asia and the Americas. He joined the board as a non-executive director at the annual general meeting on 12 February 2026.

The appointment follows a board-led search after former CEO Nicolas Huss retired on 30 September 2026. Brendan Brennan, the group's CFO, has been serving as interim CEO. Chair James Bilefield thanked Brennan for providing "continuity and stability" and said Muñoz's ability to combine technology, data and business strategy "will be particularly important as AI creates new opportunities across the travel industry."

Muñoz said he aims to use the group's technology, data capabilities and teams to "accelerate execution, unlock new opportunities for growth and create long-term value for our partners and shareholders."

HBX Group owns and operates Hotelbeds, Bedsonline+, The Luxurist, Roiback, Civitfun and PerfectStay. It serves online marketplaces, tour operators, travel advisors, airlines, loyalty programmes, destinations and suppliers, operates in more than 170 countries and employs more than 3,500 people. The company is listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange.